A proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping deal will not impose tolls or transit charges on commercial vessels, according to a US official familiar with negotiations involving Washington, Iran and Oman. The discussions seek to protect ship transit and restore confidence in the strategic waterway after conflict-related disruptions. Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal Excludes Tolls Commercial ships passing

Trump Iran nuclear threat returned to the spotlight after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could launch fresh military strikes if Tehran refuses a nuclear agreement. Speaking before meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump questioned Israel's public intelligence disclosures while reaffirming that military action remains an option.

Iran ballistic missile attack dominated global headlines after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple missiles targeting US forces in the Middle East. According to CENTCOM, every missile was intercepted successfully, preventing casualties while raising concerns about renewed tensions between Tehran and Washington. CENTCOM Reports Succes

US President Donald Trump mixed humor with praise during Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, sharing a Guantanamo Bay joke while honoring the Republican lawmaker’s political influence, military service and long career in Washington. Graham funeral held at National Cathedral Trump delivered the remarks on July 28 during Graham’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral. The cathedral confirm

Iran rejects US deal as senior lawmaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei says Tehran will not allow Washington to decide when regional wars begin or end. His comments deepen doubts about Iran-US talks as military tensions, nuclear disputes and competing ceasefire demands continue. Iran rejects US deal Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei has ruled out an agreement with the United State

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

US President Donald Trump has thanked Morocco’s King Mohammed VI after sharing a video presenting a major road as the Trump Highway in Morocco. The tribute involving the Tiznit-Dakhla route has attracted international attention and highlighted the close diplomatic relationship between Washington and Rabat. Trump Highway in Morocco gains attention Trump shared the video on his Truth Social acc

The France and Spain wildfire crisis has forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave threatened communities as Gironde fires advance near Bordeaux and Spain fires affect Madrid, Ávila and Valencia. Emergency crews and EU aircraft are supporting large-scale rescue operations. Gironde fires threaten Bordeaux communities Wildfires continued burning across France and Spain on Monday, July 27,

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has linked any future agreement with the United States to an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. His position places Lebanon, Hezbollah support and Israeli withdrawal at the centre of Tehran’s conditions as regional diplomatic efforts continue. Iran-US peace conditions In a statement posted on X, Khamenei said Iran would require the protectio

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived disputed historical arguments about western Ukraine, suggesting that some territories could eventually pass to Poland, Hungary and Romania. His remarks came during a televised meeting with Russian Navy personnel on July 26, 2026, as Moscow held scaled-down Navy Day observances. Putin’s Western Ukraine Claims During the meeting, Putin described part

Americans increasingly doubt the Iran war will end soon as diplomacy stalls, Congress debates presidential war powers, shipping risks rise in the Strait of Hormuz and new polling shows voters expect the conflict to continue for months or years rather than weeks. Timeline remains uncertain U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has declined to place a deadline on the conflict. Waltz sa

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have entered a public dispute over the ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli leader. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of “fomenting hate,” while the mayor called for the warrant to be taken seriously ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly. Mamdani Netanyahu row escalates Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accuse

German police shot dead the suspect in the Berlin Pride attack after locating him during a large-scale manhunt in the Spandau district. Authorities said the man charged officers with a weapon, ending a search that began after a deadly van attack near Christopher Street Day celebrations left one person dead and dozens injured. Berlin Pride attack suspect found after nationwide search German auth

Iran has reportedly told Pakistani officials that negotiations with the United States remain suspended rather than permanently abandoned, leaving open a possible path back to diplomacy. The development comes as US strikes pause, Pakistan explores mediation and tensions continue over shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-US talks remain suspended Iran has not withdrawn from negotiat

A reported Strait of Hormuz tanker explosion has renewed concern over maritime safety after Iranian media said an oil vessel struck a naval mine outside a route designated by Tehran. Iranian authorities have not issued a full official account, while the United States has paused strikes as diplomatic contacts continue. Strait of Hormuz tanker explosion remains unconfirmed An oil tanker reportedl

Houthi Saudi Aramco attack claims have intensified concerns over Middle East stability after the Iran-backed group said it targeted key Saudi oil facilities in Jazan and Yanbu. The reported strikes, coupled with claims of downing a Saudi drone and Iran's announcement that it has paused retaliatory operations, have added fresh uncertainty to regional security and global energy markets.

Mojtaba Khamenei's nuclear policy has come under renewed focus after a recent US intelligence assessment suggested Iran's new supreme leader may be more open to developing nuclear weapons than his father. While no official policy change has been announced, analysts say the assessment highlights growing concerns over Iran's nuclear threshold status, regional security and the future of diplomacy.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a ¥370 trillion investment strategy targeting artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology and energy by 2040. The ambitious plan aims to strengthen Japan's economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on China and accelerate long-term industrial growth, but it has also raised concerns about fiscal sustainability and rising government debt.

China Coast Guard Deploys Water Cannons The South China Sea clash near Scarborough Shoal intensified for a second consecutive day after the China Coast Guard used water cannons and carried out what Philippine authorities described as dangerous blocking maneuvers against government and fisheries vessels. The latest confrontation highlights the continuing maritime dis

The Trump Saudi nuclear deal has entered uncertain territory after President Donald Trump said the civilian nuclear partnership would move forward only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller defended the condition, arguing that Trump understands Saudi leaders and their negotiating approach. Miller Defence of Trump’s Strategy Speaking to reporters